04 - Friday, 5 June 2026 09:30 - 18:00 | Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BG, and virtual
04 - Friday, 5 June 2026 | 09:30 - 18:00 | Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BG, and virtual
The inaugural AI in the Geosciences conference is a new hybrid event aimed at researchers, industry professionals, students, policy makers, and all those with an interest in responsible innovation. The meeting will explore how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data are transforming the geosciences, while also addressing the critical ethical, educational, and policy challenges that come with these technologies.
The programme is designed to encourage contributions from a wide range of stakeholders, combining traditional scientific presentations with community updates, hosted panel discussions and workshops The meeting will showcase cutting-edge AI-based tools, illustrating how the community can derive benefit from their application to real geoscience problems. The event will also provide a network for professional development and opportunities for collaboration across disciplines.
- Developments and opportunities within AI and machine learning
- Data integration, interpretation and automation using AI tools
- Open data and collaborative development of AI tools
- Considering ethics, bias and transparency in implementing AI and machine learning
- Policy considerations for future AI development
- Importance / use of AI in geoscience education
- Dr David Hodgetts – Founder, VRGeoscience Ltd
- Prof Paul Cleverly – Founder, Infoscience Technologies Ltd; Visiting Professor of Information Science & Technology, Robert Gordon University, UK
- Prof Cedric John – Professor & Head of Data Science for the Environment and Sustainability, Digital Science Research Institute (DERI), Queen Mary University of London, UK
- Dr Silvia Peppoloni – Researcher, National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), Rome, Italy; Chair/Director, International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG)
- Dr Giuseppe di Capua – Senior Technologist, National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), Rome, Italy; Secretary General, International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG)
Call for abstracts open
The call for abstracts is now open. You can submit your abstract here.
Deadline: 05 January 2026
Showcase your commitment to advancing cutting-edge science, align with sustainable energy transition goals and bolster your Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments. We understand that each organisation has unique objectives, and we welcome the opportunity to tailor bespoke packages to meet your specific needs.
For more information, please get in touch: sponsorship@geolsoc.org.uk
In-person fees
Fellow £205
Non-Fellow £345
Student Member £20
Student Non-Member £80
Speaker (Fellow) £205
Speaker (Non-Fellow) £215
Speaker (Student Member) £20
Speaker (Student Non-Member) £70
Retired Fellow £205
Corporate Affiliate £220
Virtual fees
Fellow £95
Non-Fellow £155
Student Member £0
Student Non-Member £30
Speaker (Fellow) £90
Speaker (Non-Fellow) £120
Speaker (Student Member) £0
Speaker (Student Non-Member) £25
Retired Fellow £90
Corporate Affiliate £125
Group discounts
5–9 delegates: 10% off
10–14 delegates: 15% off
15 delegates or more: 20% off
Please contact conference@geolsoc.org.uk for any group bookings.
We offer discounted rates for those in developing countries. Please email conference@geolsoc.org.uk for more information